So this week I continued to get bombarded on multiple fronts with comments like “what do you mean you don’t really like True Detective?”, and “are you kidding me, this True Detective shit is awesome!”. So obviously there is a large disconnect between me and the viewership at large when it comes to this show.…
So, obviously I’m in the minority, as the series premiere of True Detective didn’t exactly knock my socks off. I’m still a little bit baffled, as I’m not entirely sure what was so captivating about the hour that we saw last week. Yes, there is dark imagery, yes there is a ritualistic murder, and yes…
The television medium is not well known for its propensity for experimentation and risk taking. The original formats for the sitcom and TV drama that were developed in the 50s can still be seen largely unchanged on all three major networks today. That said, the rise of premium cable original programming from HBO, Showtime, Netflix,…
Cam Boardwalk Empire, a show that was cool before it even started. Featuring the quirky, always liked Steve Buscemi in the lead, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorcese behind the scenes, and based in one of the most interesting time periods in American history. Prohibition, when alcohol was outlawed and criminals started to organize. With the…